Counterplot
Counterplot noun - A plot intended to subvert another plot.
Machination and counterplot are semantically related. in collusion in plan topic. In some cases you can use "Machination" instead a noun "Counterplot".
Machination
Machination noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.
Usage example: incredibly complicated machinations to assassinate the president that inevitably failed
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Synonyms for Machination
Counterplot and machination are semantically related. You can use "Counterplot" instead a noun "Machination".
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Related pairs
- trick and counterplot
- trick and machination
- plot and counterplot
- plot and machination
- league and counterplot
- league and machination
- design and counterplot
- design and machination
- plan and counterplot
- plan and machination
- scheme and counterplot
- scheme and machination
- practice and counterplot
- practice and machination
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